TLDR The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
The document from June 1, 2016, provides an overview of dermatologic conditions affecting adult women, including acne, alopecia, melanoma, dermatitis, and lichen sclerosus. Acne is the most common skin disorder, affecting 85% of people aged 12 to 24, with 40% of women aged 25 to 40 experiencing adult acne. Treatments range from topical retinoids to systemic antibiotics and isotretinoin, and the prognosis is generally good with treatment. Alopecia, particularly female pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium, is common, with treatments including topical minoxidil and spironolactone, and varying prognoses. Melanoma has a high survival rate if detected early, with a 10-year survival rate over 95% for thin tumors. Dermatitis, including contact and atopic dermatitis, is more prevalent in women, with half of AD patients experiencing symptoms at age 29. Lichen sclerosus, a chronic inflammatory condition, typically begins between ages 45 and 55 and is treated with topical steroids or macrolides, but can lead to significant scarring if untreated.
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The article explains how to tell apart and treat two common causes of hair loss in women.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
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July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.
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May 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document says current treatments for alopecia areata do not cure or prevent it, and it's hard to judge their effectiveness due to spontaneous remission and lack of studies.
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February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.